On behalf of everyone on the PATA Travel Mart (PTM) team, we would like to thank these organisations for the very generous sponsorship of the upcoming PTM 2018 in Langkawi, Malaysia. We hope that we will live up to the achievements of previous years. Here’s to the start of a great event!

PATA is always open to sponsorship opportunities for our annual events as well educational workshops and research publications. Please contact Halona Padiachy at halona@PATA.org to tailor a sponsorship program specific to your needs.

In partnership with the PATA Germany Chapter, PATA is inviting you to join us as co-exhibitor at ITB Berlin 2019. Until September 1, 2018, we are offering a special early bird price to co-exhibit with us at the PATA booth in hall 26B across from the Thailand Pavilion.

Families on holiday that carry out sustainable practices, perpetuate these habits among the younger generation. Have a look at some of the ways families can set a great example for their young ones in terms of sustainable travel.

An annual increase of 9.5 percent is forecast for scheduled inbound flights to Malaysia from Northeast Asia in 2018. Flights from China are set to lead the growth chart by taking up a higher share of total flights from 58.4 percent in 2017 to 59.6 percent in 2018, indicating an 11.9 percent annual increase. Meanwhile, Macao, China is expected to register the highest year-on-year growth of 64.8 percent this year, albeit off the smallest percentage share of total flights. Korea (ROK) (16.5%) and Japan (0.2%) are also likely to contribute toward growth this year, while flights from Hong Kong SAR (-3.8%) are predicted to decrease slightly.

Acquire more data and insights on scheduled flight frequencies at mPOWER.pata.org.

PATA Publication

COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute Market Report Spring 2018 is now available

The COTRI Market Report provides expert insights into the development of China’s outbound tourism market by offering qualitative analysis, numbers and information plus several special topics in each issue.

Explorers Bespoke Journeys is an India based DMC with over 10 years experience in operating trips across the Indian subcontinent from the majestic Himalayas in the North to the Coastal regions of South India. They also conduct tours in Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Far East. Contact explore@explorers.co.in for more information.

Winnow

Winnow is a tech company making cutting edge technology to help chefs reduce food waste. They connect commercial kitchens to the cloud allowing them to record and analyse exactly what is put in the bin. This gives chefs the information necessary to drive improvements in their production processes to cut food waste in half, saving money and reducing their environmental footprint at the same time. Simple and intuitive, the Winnow System has been designed specifically for busy kitchens. Visit www.winnowsolutions.com for more information.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA STUDENT CHAPTERS

Kick-Off 2018 by PATA New Zealand AUT Student Chapter

Every new journey begins with a single step – after launching the PATA New Zealand AUT Student Chapter in September 2017 and forming a game plan for the upcoming year(s), it was time to recruit new members and finally start the little PATA family here in New Zealand! With the beginning of Semester 1 in March 2018, the PATA New Zealand AUT Student Chapter started the recruitment campaign with a fantastic result – 60 students that were keen on becoming part of the PATA family! Read more

Postgraduate Research Workshop by PATA New Zealand AUT Student Chapter

During the Critical Hospitality Symposium Studies (CHSS) held at AUT from 02 to 04 July, several members of the PATA family at AUT had the chance to volunteer at the conference, socialise with international hospitality scholars and listen to their inspiring presentations and workshops! All volunteers agreed that it was a fantastic platform and opportunity for them to network and get hands-on experiences how an academic conference could look like – particularly interesting beating in mind the importance of critical studies towards a sustainable development of the tourism and hospitality industry! Read more

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS

PATA Life Member Neil Plimmer publishes memoir

PATA Life Member Neil Plimmer recently published his memoir, Compass Points. During his illustrious career with diplomatic postings in the US, Italy and Australia as well as CEO of New Zealand’s tourism agency for 11 years, Neil also served on the PATA Board of Directors for most of the 1980s and early 1990. Read more

In what represents a “seismic shift’ in direction for the Solomon Islands destination marketing, the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has unveiled its new look ‘Solomon Is.’ branding. A key component of the new branding sees the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau being renamed ‘Tourism Solomons’ with the NTO’s familiar sun, island and sea logo replaced with a new logo featuring an iconic Solomon Islands’ dugout canoe. Read more

Sojern, travel’s marketing demand engine, announced an expanded presence and hiring plans in Singapore following the company’s rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Sojern launched its first Singapore office in March 2015 and has since grown to more than 40 employees. In 2018, Sojern plans to expand its Singapore workforce by 25 percent to meet the growing demand of its rapidly expanding business. Read more​